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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.38, 4,470.21 and 2,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.38, 4,470.21 and 2,363.73 is: 3,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.38 : 4,470.21 = 2,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.38/4,470.21 = 2,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.38x = 4,470.21 × 2,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.38x = 10,566,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566,369.48/2,983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.74

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